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Beyond Bargains: The Rise of the Value-Seeker

(BPT) - Inflation has impacted consumer spending habits as buyers appear to be more focused on getting the most out of every dollar they spend. But it's not about finding the cheapest product, it's …

Invoice processing: How it works, benefits, and best practices

Brex reports that efficient invoice processing is crucial for financial health, offering automation to enhance accuracy, save costs, and improve vendor relations.

The ultimate per diem guide: Everything employers and employees need to know

Brex reports that effective per diem policies streamline expense management, clarify employee rights, and ensure compliance with IRS regulations.

No country for old business owners: Economic shifts create a growing challenge for America’s aging entrepreneurs

Retiring is never easy – but for small business owners, today’s economic climate is making it even harder to step away.

How small businesses are navigating rising uncertainty in 2025

Gateway Commercial Finance explores how small businesses are responding to economic uncertainty in 2025 through trends in optimism, hiring, revenue, and access to credit.

Workplace summer safety tips: 12 hot weather risks for small businesses

NEXT highlights some of the most common seasonal hazards small businesses may face in the summer.

How AI is transforming manufacturing industries

10X Engineered Materials demonstrates how AI offers a path toward more resilient, sustainable, and future-ready manufacturing.

Ranked: The states paying the closest attention to America's manufacturing crisis

TeamSense ranked all 50 states and the District of Columbia by their level of search interest in manufacturing topics.

How to build business credit without using personal credit

Brex explores effective approaches that leverage your business's own merit to build credibility with lenders, suppliers, and financial institutions so you won’t have to rely on personal guarantees or credit scores.

How to start a free LLC in 2025

LegalZoom says there is no such thing as a completely free limited liability company since filing fees will need to be paid, but provides information on how to get an LLC with no additional costs.

SBA loans vs. business lines of credit: Which is best for small businesses?

LegalZoom says that while the U.S. Small Business Administration helps connect small businesses to government-approved lenders, not all businesses need a large loan and may benefit from flexible access to credit.

What kinds of small businesses are doing the best?

CheapInsurance.com analyzed Census Bureau data to identify the industries where small businesses are performing the best.

Report: Inflation and labor shortages are stressing small business owners right now

NEXT examines the layered challenges small business owners face in 2025: the threat of inflation, uneven consumer demand, and growing labor pressure.

Material procurement explained: Process, strategies, and benefits

Brex explains the basics of material procurement and the step-by-step process that works best.

7 most overlooked small business insurance gaps—and how to fix them

NEXT asks if there are gaps in your small business insurance coverage that could leave you vulnerable.

Invoice reconciliation: How to reconcile invoices and identify discrepancies

Brex breaks down how businesses with diligent invoice verification experience clearer financial visibility, more trusting supplier partnerships, better cash flow predictions, and stronger safeguards against mistakes and fraud.

Why employee well-being needs a simpler approach

Paylocity explains that wellness programs don't need to be flashy to be effective, as embedding simple, accessible well-being strategies into daily workflows drives real employee impact.

The rising cost of cocoa and tariffs: A bitter reality for the U.S. chocolate industry

Compartés reports that the U.S. chocolate industry is in turmoil with new tariffs to disrupt supply chains and increase costs, and both manufacturers and retailers are feeling the squeeze.

The hidden costs of supply chain blind spots—and how AI can solve them

Trackonomy explains that a new generation of artificial intelligence tools is making it possible to see supply chain blind spots—and solve what was once unknowable.